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The Program in Computing for the Arts and Sciences (PCAS) is looking to hire one (1) GSI in the fall 2026 term to manage undergraduate instructional aides (IAs), grade, and lead lab sections for faculty-led lectures for COMPFOR 221 (Digital Media with Python).
Job Responsibility:
Attend the lecture and concurrent project/studio work
Hold at least 4 office hours each week
Manage Instructional Assistants (IAs) assigned to support the course
Grade assignments, per lead faculty instruction
Meet weekly with the lead instructor, and respond promptly to emails
Requirements:
Enrolled in good standing as a graduate student at the University of Michigan
Available to attend lectures and lead lab sessions
Demonstrated working knowledge of Python including programs of 100-500 lines of code
Have previously taken these courses or relevant courses, and have demonstrated expertise and interest in subject area
Experience with Canvas
Completed basic computing and/or programming courses as an undergrad or graduate student
If the language of instruction at a student’s undergraduate institution was not English, they must be evaluated by the English Language Institute (ELI) for English proficiency and either pass the GSI-OET or have this test waived by the ELI before they can be eligible for a GSI appointment in LSA
To be appointed as a GSI or GSSA, a graduate student must be in good standing in their degree program and for Terms I and II, must be registered for not less than six (6) credit hours. With written approval of the student's faculty advisor, five (5) credit hours may be acceptable.
Nice to have:
Previous experience teaching LSA courses is desired
Previous experience teaching courses in Computing
Demonstrated working knowledge of media manipulation algorithms, e.g., converting color pictures to grayscale images, and cropping and splicing sounds